Upgrade Via A Remote Server - SMC Networks SMCDPCR-AP User Manual

Upgrade via a Remote Server

This web page allows you to download a new software code file from a remote
server to the access point using FTP or TFTP.
When using an FTP or TFTP server, be sure to first obtain the IP address of the
server and note the correct file path where the access point software is stored. If
upgrading from an FTP server, also make sure that you have a user account
configured on the server with a user name and password.
The displayed items on this page can be described as follows:
• Remote File — Specifies a software code file download from a remote FTP or
TFTP server.
• New firmware file — Specifies the name of the code file on the server. A path on
the server can be specified using "/" in the destination file name, providing the path
already exists. Other than to indicate a path, the file name must not contain any
slashes (\ or /), the leading letter cannot be a period (.), and the maximum length
for file names on the FTP/TFTP server is 255 characters or 32 characters for files
on the access point. (Valid characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, ".", "-", "_")
• IP Address — IP address or host name of the FTP or TFTP server.
• Username — The user ID used for login to an FTP server.
• Password — The password used for login to an FTP server.
• Start Upgrade — Starts the download process. Be sure to allow enough time for
the download to complete before rebooting the access point.
Figure 4-17. Remote Server Upgrade
Updating Firmware
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